California Legislature, Criminal Justice, Due Process, First Amendment, Fourth Amendment, Free Speech, Personal Liberty, Privacy Rights, Right to Counsel, Second Amendment September 5, 2019 California Senate Passes “Red Flag” Gun Law Activists Claim Violate Constitutional Rights “Red flag” gun bill civil rights advocates say chills free speech and violates constitutional rights was passed on the Senate floor by Democratic lawmakers Wednesday, September 4th; Governor Newsom expected to sign into law.